"I was one of a research party of eleven persons that visited the Far East in 1894. During our stay—three and a half years—we contacted the Great Masters of the Himalayas, who aided us in the translation of the records, which was of great assistance in our research work. Records and manuscripts — our actual experience with the Masters—were preserved. Personally, at that time, I thought the world was not ready for this message... This book... gives the first year's experience of the expedition in relation to the Masters... The Masters accept that Buddha represents the Way to Enlightenment, but they clearly set forth that Christ IS Enlightenment, or a state of consciousness for which we are all seeking—the Christ light of every individual; therefore, the light of every child that is born into the world. (Foreword)"